Fire with EMT

Short-Term Certificate

Overview

Why Choose COTC?

Job Readiness

Students who pursue the Fire with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate gain entry-level skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. Many fire stations seek students with skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. Students can complete this certificate and enter the workforce, but are also encouraged to continue their training and education to complete the Associate Applied Science in Fire Science Technology (Link to the degree page> for advancement in a firefighting career.

Quick Completion

Students can complete the Fire with EMT Certificate in two semesters. The first semester, students take two fire science courses. The second semester, students take one EMT course.

Flexibility

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) partners with other businesses, in addition to offering some courses on a COTC campus, to deliver the Fire with EMT Certificate courses in a variety of locations and times to give students flexibility.

For fire science courses, students can choose to attend the Ohio Fire Academy or C-TEC. For the EMT course, students can choose to attend the COTC Coshocton campus, C-TEC, Knox Technical Center or Ohio Fire Academy. Learn more about COTC partner locations below.

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Fire Science Locations

COTC has two partners to offer students flexibility and options in selecting fire science training courses.

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C-TEC
  • C-TEC is located at 150 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055.
  • Classes are available in the evening.
  • Applications and required documents are due prior to the start of classes​. 

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Ohio Fire Academy
  • The Ohio Fire Academy is located at 8895 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.
  • Classes are available during the day.
  • Application and required documents are due at least 35 days prior to the start of classes. 

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EMT Locations

COTC offers EMT at the Coshocton campus and at three partner locations to offer students flexibility and options in selecting an EMT training course.

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C-TEC
  • C-TEC is located at 150 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055.
  • Review the C-TEC Requirements for the EMT basic course at C-TEC.
Knox Technical Center
  • The Knox Technical Center is located at 308 Martinsburg Road, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050.
  • Review the Knox Technical Center Requirements for the EMT basic course at the Knox Technical Center.

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Ohio Fire Academy
  • The Ohio Fire Academy is located at 8895 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.
  • Review the Ohio Fire Academy Requirements for the EMT basic course at the Ohio Fire Academy.
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Talent Ready Grant

The Talent Ready Grant is offered through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to support students who have financial need, are enrolled in a short-term certificate that may be completed in less than one year (less than 30 credit hours), and leads to a certification or a workforce credential in an in-demand job or career. The grant is intended to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees (up to $2000) and is a limited fund that will be awarded until funds are exhausted. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for the Fire with EMT Certificate Program?

Ohio Fire Academy (OFA)

An OFA Fire Science checklist can help students keep track of the program requirements. 

CTEC

A C-TEC Fire Science checklist can help students keep track of the program requirements. 

Where can I find a list of classes (plan of study) for the program I want to study?

The courses students need to take to complete a certificate or degree are listed in a plan of study. 

Can I take classes online or face-to-face?

The Fire with EMT certificate program includes hands-on learning and some classes are taken face-to-face. There are some online courses that can be taken as part of the Fire with EMT certificate program.

What type of financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?

The Fire with EMT certificate is eligible for the Talent Ready Grant available to support students who have financial need, are enrolled in a short-term certificate that may be completed in less than one year (less than 30 credit hours), and leads to a certification or a workforce credential in an in-demand job or career. The grant is intended to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees (up to $2000) and is a limited fund that will be awarded until funds are exhausted.

Learn more and apply for the Talent Ready Grant

Connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.

Can I pursue an associate degree after I complete the certificate?

Yes, students who complete the Fire with EMT Certificate are encouraged to continue their education because they have already earned credits toward the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology degree. 

How do I get started at COTC?

Help us learn more about you by visiting our Future Students webpage, then follow the COTC Steps to Enroll to get started.